"The Chartered ABS welcomes the review into the Graduate Route. It is vital that it is used by students for its intended purpose as part of supporting the Government's aim of…
Experiential learning offers an effective and valuable pedagogical approach to preparing students for the challenges of work. This blog explores how the concept of experiential…
Facilitator sought for Development Programme for Directors of Research (DPDoR) 2024-2025 In the summer, Professor Natasha Mauthner will have completed her third term…
A new report published by the Chartered Association of Business Schools has revealed that international student enrolments have significantly declined in UK business schools, with…
A new report from the Chartered Association of Business Schools reveals business and management apprenticeships provide social mobility and lifelong learning for all ages and for…
University academic calendars typically start at week 0, usually sometime in September or October, marked by a university-wide induction week before teaching commences in week 1.…
No educator can be unaware of the potential for AI to reshape teaching, learning and assessment. The rapid evolution of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT present…
Business curriculums are increasingly using new technologies in the classroom to enhance student learning experiences and prepare students for the future workplace where…
The Policy Committee is a new committee of Chartered ABS which will help shape the Association’s lobbying and advocacy positions on behalf of the membership. Applications are…
In North American sports they are known as ‘glue guys’. They are not the ultimate stars of the team so their names are less familiar than those of LeBron James, Sidney Crosby…
At a time when the most disadvantaged are disproportionately affected by the cost-of-living crisis, the continued fall out from Covid-19 and deepening inequalities across multiple…
Chartered ABS member Huddersfield Business School was recognised as the Times Higher Education Business School of the Year 2023 at last week’s awards ceremony. The judges for the…
A recent study funded by the Chartered Association of Business Schools reveals that business schools’ attitude to Knowledge Exchange (KE) varies significantly in the UK, and that…
Today’s graduate job market is a challenging one. Whether students are seeking industry placements or their first graduate role, they are facing extensive, complex, and lengthy…
Most UK business schools identify themselves as ‘international’, contributing to their local and international communities in numerous ways. Recently, conversations on…
We are delighted to announce five new Fellows of the Chartered Association of Business Schools. Dr Emm Barnes, Sandra Kerr CBE, Dr Cathy Minett-Smith, James Norman, and Professor…
We are delighted to welcome four new members to the Chartered ABS Council. Dr Adam Shore, Director of Liverpool Business School; Professor Stewart Robinson, Dean of Newcastle…
The Chartered ABS has been awarded Bronze in the category of Best Association Team at the Association Excellence Awards 2023. On Friday 3 November, representatives from the…
The Chartered Association of Business Schools’ membership survey is the annual barometer of the issues, opportunities, and priorities for the UK’s business schools. The 2023…
This article shares findings from a pilot research questionnaire designed to investigate the thoughts of postgraduate students attending extracurricular events. We argue a…
Image Source: Created using AI tool DALL-E 2 using the prompt ‘educators and students in higher education of mixed race collaborating with AI’. Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE DL has been appointed patron of the Small Business Charter – the mark of excellence for business schools that excel in supporting small businesses,…
The 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Chartered Association of Business Schools will be held on Monday 13 November at 17:20, the first day of our Annual Conference, at the County…
The Chartered ABS has launched into the new academic year with gusto: a bustling office indicative of a critical period in the economic and political cycle and an exciting new…
Educators strive to achieve a pivotal objective: nurturing students into autonomous learners capable of orchestrating, overseeing, assessing, and adapting their own learning…
The Small Business Charter Management Board (Chair: Michael Hayman) is looking to appoint two or three new Board members from SBC accredited business schools. We would encourage…
The Chartered ABS has responded to the consultation on the initial decisions from UKRI on arrangements for the 2028 Research Excellence Framework. The proposals for the high-level…
The Chartered ABS would like to recognise senior academics, professional services staff, those in associated roles and leaders outside of academia who have made and continue to…
Rachael Carden, Professor Sally Everett and Dr Kenisha Linton If you have still to complete this survey on behalf of your business school, you can do so by clicking here. …
We would like to invite nominations from Chartered Association of Business Schools voting representatives who are interested in serving as members of the Council, and therefore…
Sara Bird, Director of Learning and Teaching, University of the West of England Reflecting on conversations with Bristol Business School's current Student Curriculum Consultant…
Dr Cathy Minett-Smith, Dean of Learning and Teaching, University of the West of England Arnstein's ladder of citizen participation is a well referenced and tested partnership…
Professor Susan Smith, Deputy Director (student experience), UCL School of Management Student partnership work has been criticised for being ‘tokenistic’ (Patrick 2022) and…
Helen Collins, Senior Lecturer, Human Resource Management; Patricia Jolliffe, Senior Lecturer, Human Resource Management; Ruby Smith, Romany-Gypsy, final year journalism; Alexandra…
Dr Marc Duffy, Helen McKenna and Paul Mellon, Ulster University Business School, Business Engagement Unit, Belfast. Our role as educators has been to teach. We provide our…
The rapid evolution of generative AI technologies has fuelled competitive races in many sectors. However, many organisations are struggling to harness their value, leaving them…
Almost a year ago, Dr Toral and Dr Chapain launched the Birmingham Business School (BBS) journey at the University of Birmingham (UoB) focused on developing the pedagogical…
Dr Claudia Bordogna and Chris Harwood both work at NTU in Nottingham Business School as part of the Personalisation and Experiential Learning team. They recently travelled to the…
The number of international students (individuals who are globally mobile and cross borders specifically for education worldwide) is increasing. Particularly in the UK, the number…
The rapid and transformative innovation brought about by Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world, impacting how we learn, communicate, and work. Brad Smith, Vice Chair…
PARTICIPANTS WANTED Would you be interested in discussing Knowledge Exchange in UK Business Schools? Northumbria University and Manchester Metropolitan University are looking to…
The Chartered ABS is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists for the Association Excellence Awards 2023 in the following categories: Best Association Team UK…
Key research report highlights sixth year-on-year increase for funding, but economic headwinds undermine real-term financial value. Three-quarters of funding from UK sources as…
We are delighted to publish our REF Impact Dashboard – an interactive data visualisation of the REF 2021 case studies submitted by UK business schools. The aim of our REF Impact…
The Covid-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for transformational changes in education, with institutions adopting innovative measures to support students during these unprecedented…
The Chartered Association of Business Schools is calling for new members for our Learning, Teaching, and Student Experience (LTSE) Committee. The role of the LTSE Committee is to…
In the higher education press, over recent months and years, there has been a lot of comment about employability. Some of this has been prompted by the measurement of universities,…
The government have announced restrictions on international students bringing dependent family members to the UK whilst they study. The ban will be applied in January 2024 on all…
In the late 80’s, as a young and enthusiastic student, I vividly recall moaning to my mathematics teacher about why I couldn't use a calculator to complete my exam. The teacher's…
The use of breakout rooms in online learning has followed the trajectory of a rollercoaster ride over the last few years. During the pandemic their use rose steeply, with many…
Figures driven by 33% increase in enrolments by non-EU international students. Number of Indian students overtakes Chinese in reversal of long-term trend. Chartered ABS calls for…
The Chartered ABS is delighted to announce the award of a research grant for an exploratory study into business schools and knowledge exchange. Following a competitive tendering…
You have heard about ChatGPT. Of course you have. Since its launch in November 2022 by the San Francisco-based Open AI, the state-of-the-art chatbot has captured the public’s…
Like many other sectors of the economy, our universities are operating in a challenging landscape, yet continue to provide research and education at a scale and quality comparable…
ChatGPT is an application of the latest version of GPT-3 (Generative Pretrained Transformer 3), a state-of-the-art large language processing model. Unlike traditional chatbots, the…
This week I attended the Professional Managers Annual Conference (PMAC 2023) held by the Chartered Association of Business Schools. It was a gathering of senior professional…
Call for contributors to new book: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Business and Management Editors: Professor Sally Everett and Ian Hill Publishers: SAGE…
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Flora Hamilton as our new Chief Executive, following an extensive selection process. Recruitment took place after Anne Kiem stepped…
We are seeking two new academic members of the CMBE Professional Standards Board. The CMBE Professional Standards Board is comprised of independent members from professional…
“Listen to Jacqueline", was what I told my LinkedIn followers, who might be considering making the transition from business practice to academia. Unfortunately, Jacqueline’s…
Training and supporting university students, and in particular, business school students to become global ready graduates has long been regarded an integral part of the curriculum.…
When I was at university, for four years including my Master’s, I wasn’t a particularly good student. I tended to leave everything until the last moment and didn’t always…
Lennon and McCartney, Victoria and Albert, Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett… sometimes the best things come in twos. Take one person away from the duo and somehow both are…
As business school educators, we have a great opportunity to help students obtain their most desirable post-study career move, and enhance the careers of those already in…
We are deeply saddened by the news that Lord Young of Graffham has passed away
At the end of 2022 Anne Kiem OBE, Chief Executive, will be leaving the Chartered ABS to start the next chapter of her career. Anne has led the Chartered ABS for eight years and has…
All business schools employ individuals who have made the move from practitioner, to academic. Very often these individuals have attained seniority in their professional lives, and…
The UK has recently concluded the Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) exercise, involving 157 universities, 76,132 academic staff and 185,594 research outputs. The nationally…
Davenport and Patil (2012) writing in the Harvard Business described data science as the “Sexiest Job of the 21st Century”. For many business schools these types of comments…
Dr Liz Cunningham of Newcastle Business School concentrates on the problem of the curriculum gap between Level 4 and Level 6 undergraduate degrees. Business undergraduates struggle…
In this written piece, Dr Anabela Soares of Bristol Business School considers the necessity of ingraining business analytics across Business & Management programmes, to prepare…
Businesses are now inundated with data, both that which they have accumulated themselves, and that which is available from a variety of external sources.The proliferation of these…
Following speculation that the UK Government may look to cut international student numbers, Professor Robert MacIntosh, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business and Law at Northumbria…
We are delighted to announce five new Fellows of the Chartered Association of Business Schools. Professor David Sweeney CBE, Adam Harper, Janine Ellis, Professor Robert Blackburn…
Internationalisation of the student experience – both for students originating from ‘home’ as well as those coming from ‘overseas’ – has been, and will continue to be,…
The 2022 edition of our membership survey covers important issues including student and staff recruitment, strategic priorities, finances and investment, and equality, diversity…
Updating a longstanding framework is never an easy task, however, I have found the UK Professional Standards Framework (PSF) to be both very helpful and easy to follow. Whilst…
Contemporary business school education which makes an impact on society needs to be engaging, and it must have a purpose. That purpose cannot centre solely on the interests and…
The Chartered ABS has published an in-depth study into the different operating models for professional services teams in UK business schools. The report is the product of a…
Being a post-graduate lecturer at the University of Chester Business School, I come across a lot of international postgraduate students. Teaching international students fascinates…
The 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Chartered Association of Business Schools will be held on Monday 7 November at 17:20, the first day of our Annual Conference, at the Duke…
Covid-19 saw a rapid pivot to online learning & teaching. Here, seven business school educators explore how they've continued to embed social media and technology into their…
In the wake of the pandemic, many educators have noticed a marked difference in their teaching methods. Watch our experts discuss the changes they've made to their own practices as…
The Chartered ABS is pleased to present our analysis of the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS) results for Law. This year’s results were published by the Office for Students…
The Chartered ABS has responded to the Office for Students’ consultation on potential changes to the National student Survey based on input from our Council and members of our…
Graduate Employability Outcomes (GEO) is quickly becoming one of the key applicant decision factors when selecting their programmes and which university to attend. While…
The 2022 edition of the Chartered ABS’ annual report on research income for UK business schools reveals that total research income in 2020/21 increased for the fifth consecutive…
Background to the study The Chartered ABS will periodically fund research of direct relevance to our strategic priorities and which will benefit our member business schools. At the…
We are delighted to announce a new programme that will see £5 million invested in helping to develop a new generation of business-aware researchers to further university-business…
In the second of a series from our International Committee exploring issues around student mobility, Professor Agnes Nairn and Dr Craig Robinson consider how Covid-19 has affected…
Anecdotal evidence suggests that Covid-19 has brought a lasting and unforeseen consequence for learning practices – the persistent absence of students from campus. Digital…
What makes an effective clearing campaign? To answer this, we analysed 70 online-based clearing campaigns from 2020 and 2021 clearing periods, and interviewed students who had…
A number of present examples, domestically and around the world, have highlighted the vulnerabilities of society, industry, and subsequently the economy of nations. Slowly coming…
The need for quantitative and analytical skills in the modern business environment is growing as companies attempt to leverage data, analytics and AI to improve everything, from…
Following the recent REF, success in research impact is now being highlighted by many universities’ websites, with the subject seemingly set to grow in importance. Professor…
The Chartered ABS is delighted to announce the appointment of Tania Vanburen as the new Chair of the CMBE Professional Standards Board. Tania Vanburen is Executive Director,…
Issues around inclusivity are imperative for business schools. Watch our experts discuss what they are doing in their institutions to advance inclusivity through their teaching…
Tackling climate change has never been more important. Here, seven business school educators explore what they are doing to contribute to sustainability through their teaching, and…
The Chartered ABS is pleased to present our analysis of the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS) results for Business & Management Studies. This year’s results were published…
The Chartered ABS would like to recognise senior academics, professional services staff, those in associated roles and leaders outside of academia who have made and continue to…
The Chartered ABS Research Committee commissioned a research project to identify the key characteristics and components of research leadership roles in UK business schools and how…
Nominate your school to host a Chartered ABS event in 2023-24 Each year the Chartered ABS hosts a range of in-person and online events. Our in-person events portfolio includes a…
As the Covid-19 pandemic recedes, there is little doubt that the landscape of UK tertiary education has been significantly altered. To ensure that their graduates have the skills…
The Chartered ABS has published its third annual briefing on research income in the field of Law. This analysis covers the period of 2014/15 to 2019/20 and is based on data from…
This post is the first in a series by members of the International Committee of Chartered ABS exploring the current debate around sustainability and international travel. We…
The relationship between business schools and their parent universities has always been characterised by a certain amount of tension over budgets, ideology and intellectual…
In 2014, around the same time that the results of REF2014 were announced, David Knights and Caroline Clarke published in Organization Studies a paper exploring the ‘bittersweet…
The Chartered Association of Business Schools is calling for new members for our Research Committee. The role of the Research Committee is to provide guidance and assistance to the…
The acceleration of digital adoption in teaching and learning, during the pandemic, meant that often long-term strategic plans were abandoned. Now that a ‘new normal’ has…
Download the report: Research Excellence Framework 2021: Analysis of results for business & management The results from the latest national census of research activity have now…
From our second edition of Dynamic Conversations: Creativity and Employability, Nicola Urquhart of Kent Business School discusses the benefits to students of adopting a creative…
From our second edition of Dynamic Conversations: Creativity and Employability, Dr Ian Smith of Bristol Business School considers the 'dark' side of creativity, and the various…
From our second edition of Dynamic Conversations: Creativity and Employability, Katherine Leopold CMBE and Dr Dawn Reilly CMBE of University of Greenwich Business School explore…
An idea has been shared with us that we would like to explore with any interested schools. We have often talked about the need for greater interdisciplinary work, especially…
What sort of experience do you have when you attend an event such as a committee meeting, seminar, or conference at your business school or externally? Sometimes one’s experience…
We are inviting publishers and editors of Journals and Scholarly Associations to apply to have their journals considered for inclusion in the next edition of the Academic Journal…
The launch of the 2021 Academic Journal Guide marked the seventh iteration of the Guide, since its original development in 2007. Over that period the Guide has evolved…
The Chartered ABS has responded to UKRI’s technical consultation on options for the next Knowledge Exchange Framework, aimed at improving the underlying methodology used in the…
The Chartered ABS has responded to the consultation from UKRI on the future of research assessment following the last REF exercise. We were pleased to work closely with BAM on our…
The Chartered ABS has responded to UKRI’s consultation on its Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategy. The strategy is the UKRI’s first of its kind and details its…
The Chartered ABS has responded to the OfS consultation on regulating student outcomes which forms part of the OfS’s policy of ensuring that students of all backgrounds…
The Chartered ABS has responded to the OfS consultation on the future of the TEF, aimed at incentivising higher education providers in the UK to achieve excellence in teaching,…
IFATE has recently published some new policy guidance, which sets, or possibly confirms, a brighter future and a clearer brand for Degree Apprenticeships in England. This follows a…
Many years ago, when I first implemented the use of flipped lectures (pre-recorded lectures available a week in advance of lessons to free up time in the classroom for more active…
The University of Edinburgh Business School was recently invited to contribute to a publication which examines how student feedback – including feedback derived through…
Beyond the technical content taught in business schools, our learning environment can also directly impact the sorts of capabilities that are developed over time (Akrivou and…
When the Augar Review of post-18 education was ordered in February 2018, the world was a strikingly different place. Prime Minister Theresa May was concerned about the politics and…
Our latest analysis of student enrolments in the UK reveals strong growth in demand for Business & Management Studies among both domestic and international students. Using…
The next Perspectives On: Dynamics Conversation will be formally launched on Monday March 14 from our Dynamic Conversations webpage. The theme for this conversation is…
Graduate outcomes are now a staple ingredient to measuring the performance of higher education in many countries globally (see the latest CABS analysis here). It can be entrenched…
Reviewing, assessing, and promoting the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of fellow academics, is a productive and important responsibility of business school management…
The four UK higher education funding bodies have opened a consultation on the future UK-wide research assessment system. The consultation is part of the Future Research Assessment…
At the start of this academic year, Teesside University Business School rebranded as Teesside University International Business School. There was no big announcement and no…
Managing academics is commonly likened to ‘herding cats’ and self-motivated researchers are often described as ‘lone wolves’. At risk of stretching the analogy too far,…
Business schools already educate one in seven of all UK university students and are engaged with private, public and third sector organisations in research, skills development,…
In business schools, collaboration and co-creation in teaching, research and enterprise activity are now central to the vision for how business and management knowledge creates…
For most, January is a time for confirmation of resolutions, establishing a new health regime or a time to recover from the excesses of the festive period, but for those working in…
CMBEs are invited to apply to join our new CPD Review Board and help shape the programming of our community-led events and workshops. This new Board is being constituted as part of…
The Chartered Association of Business Schools is calling for new members for our Learning Teaching and Student Experience (LTSE) Committee. The role of the LTSE Committee is to…
When I was in sixth form, many, many years ago I participated in the Young Enterprise scheme. We worked with a local business who produced manufactured steel tubes, the upshot of…
The Financial Times (FT) Master's in Management annual league table is a useful and widely consulted benchmark for leading, accredited business schools when assessing improvements…
Women remain under-represented in all disciplines and levels of academia, especially at the professorial level, in senior leadership roles, including deans, university…
The Chartered ABS has carried out an analysis of the second wave of results on graduates from ‘Business & Administrative Studies’ under the HESA ‘Graduate Outcomes’…
This latest report by the Universities of Bedfordshire and Greenwich explores the challenges and barriers in embedding EDI into the business school curriculum and student facing…
The Chartered ABS has responded to the second OfS consultation on its approach to regulating quality and standards in higher education
Five new Fellows have been recognised for their contributions to the Chartered ABS’s mission.
From our first edition of Dynamic Conversations: Learning Communities, Dr Madeleine Stevens CMBE of Liverpool Business School explores how virtual reality can be used in Management…
From our first edition of Dynamic Conversations: Learning Communities, Clive Holtham and Martin Rich of Bayes Business School discuss how to build inclusive, engaging learning…
From our first edition of Dynamic Conversations: Learning Communities, Neil Sutherland CMBE and Rachel Williams of Bristol Business School, University of the West of England,…
From our first edition of Dynamic Conversations: Learning Communities, Dr Mohamed Saeudy CMBE explores how social media can be used as an effective tool in learning and…
From our first edition of Dynamic Conversations: Learning Communities, Neil Sutherland CMBE and Rachel Williams of Bristol Business School, University of the West of England,…
Following the call for nominations to join our Council, we were pleased to announce at our Annual Conference that Professor Duncan Angwin from Nottingham University Business…
How do you communicate with students? Probably via email, I mean, they should get used to using email, right? It’s still the main form of communication used in business. But how…
The Chartered ABS is pleased to publish the second report under our series of projects funded by our scholarships programme. The programme offers funding opportunities for…
This year’s edition of the survey covers critical topics affecting the UK business school sector including student recruitment, staff planning, strategic priorities and finances,…
There are significant opportunities to build on the large range of research collaborations and knowledge exchange partnerships between business schools and businesses in the UK.…
The Chartered ABS has submitted a response to the IfATE’s consultation on its proposals for changes to existing policies that affect the development, approval and delivery of…
At the time of writing, we have transitioned through almost two full academic years under Covid-19 conditions. The impact this has had across society is well documented, as are the…
A few weeks ago it was my honour to chair the CABS workshop, ‘Decolonising the curriculum: A toolkit for business & management educators’. Responding to requests from our…
With the launch of our new academic school, formed of the University of York’s Management School and Department of Social Policy and Social Work, on the horizon, we wanted to…
I am sure many of you can relate to once trawling through university staff profiles searching for a PhD supervisor; a sibling in arms that will guide and support you through the…
The new edition of our annual publication on research income for UK business schools shows that total income has grown for the fourth consecutive year and reached a record high in…
We are pleased to publish our analysis of the 2021 National Student Survey (NSS) results for the subject of Law. This year’s results were published on 15 July 2021. The NSS is…
As professors at Middlesex University Business School, we have long researched the Research Excellence Framework (REF). In a recent paper*, we asked, is there a relationship…
Developing a common understanding of the scholarship of teaching and learning is increasingly important across the UK HE sector. Education focused roles continue to increase with…
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has opened a consultation on its proposals for changes to existing policies that affect the development, approval…
We are pleased to publish our analysis of the 2021 National Student Survey (NSS) results for Business & Management Studies. This year’s results were published on 15 July…
Long before Covid-19 necessitated universities to adapt their education models and go online, Virtual Exchange (VE) existed. Through the pandemic, familiarity with relevant…
The recent publication of the OECD’s Economic Outlook, No Ordinary Recovery: navigating the transition, and the UK Innovation Strategy: Leading the future by creating it from the…
Leadership is often focused on influencing followers; however we all have the ability to influence those who have as much or more power than we do. Based on over a decade of…
Formative experiences matter. They remain with you. They shape your thinking. When, in 2010, I became Chair of what was then the Association of Business Schools, the dominant…
We are delighted to launch the 2021 edition of the Academic Journal Guide. Published every three years, the 2021 edition of the Academic Journal Guide (AJG) is a full update of the…
The Chartered ABS is proud to publish our Taskforce report on 'Business Schools and the Public Good'. The Taskforce is Co-Chaired by Tom Levitt, an author on business…
As we navigate through a fast-changing learning environment and ensure we are future proofing business education, we need to increasingly facilitate and support members of the…
Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) has opened the doors of its brand-new £24m building which will provide a creative and collaborative space for students, staff and…
In March, staff in Chartered ABS member schools pressed the big red “submit” button for the Research Excellence Framework (REF). This national census allocates billions of…
The journey we have all taken over recent years in the area of learning and teaching, has been extraordinary. None of us could ever have imagined just how much we would all learn…
The Chartered ABS is pleased to publish the first in a series of reports from projects that were funded under our scholarships programme. The programme offers funding opportunities…
The Chartered ABS has responded to the OfS consultation on regulating quality and standards in HE. Our members are in agreement with the approach of setting minimum requirements…
The graduate skills gap, fast evolving global job market, labour market inequalities, political pressures and students’ priorities make a compelling case for embedding…
Back in 2019, the Office for Students (OfS) launched their Value for Money Strategy 2019 - 2021. This shifted the focus even further towards protecting student’s consumer rights,…
The Matrix Reloaded Business schools are at the heart of their institutions' post-Covid recovery plans. More than ever we need to ensure that our research, education and outreach…
Thursday 18 March: The Chartered ABS were proud to host the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, at a meeting of business school Deans today. The Chancellor joined…
Three years ago, writing on these pages, I suggested that one of the greatest challenges facing academia in the near future would be to harness the power of the information age…
The Chartered ABS has produced its first ever analysis of the UCAS end of cycle data based on applicant acceptances of offers for full-time undergraduate programmes in the subject…
We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with the Government to provide a nationwide management programme for small and medium sized businesses.
International partnerships are increasingly important for business schools. - they improve institutional performance, create opportunities, extend reach, and enhance the experience…
Wouldn’t it be great to have a clear single decisive list to determine and define what quality should be assigned or attributed to each specific academic journal? Simply, the…
To help the nation recover from job losses caused by Covid-19, the Prime Minister has renewed his commitment to lifelong learning. The recently announced Lifetime Skills Guarantee…
The Executive MBA (Fashion) within the Fashion Business School, London College of Fashion, launched in 2013, was designed for global management and entrepreneurial professionals…
Following the Secretary of State for Education’s review of the apprenticeship standard carried out during 2020, the new senior leader apprenticeship was approved on 12 January by…
The business of business schools is changing. As society questions nationalism, colonialism, climate change, democracy and the devastating and unequal consequences of a global…
Following the drastic changes in the higher education landscape as a result of COVID-19, Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods, Professor Debra Humphris, Rt Hon Lord David Willets and…
You get in the car, start the engine, press down on the clutch and engage reverse gear. The routine is well established, deeply engrained in your brain and requires only a bare…
The Small Business Charter is delighted to announce the appointment of Margarita Rodriguez-Piza as its new Chair. Maggie replaces Michelle Ovens CBE, who stepped down in December…
Decolonisation is about balancing power structure and recognising multiple voices. Recently, decolonising the curriculum particularly in business schools became a…
The Chartered ABS has submitted a response to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) regarding its review of the Senior Leaders Master’s Degree…
The University of York Management School has been awarded almost £6m from UKRI (UK Research Innovation) to lead an innovative study, which aims to create both healthier future…
The Chartered ABS office will be closed between 24 December and 4 January 2021. Our inboxes will not be monitored at this time and we will process all enquiries shortly…
Toby Roe argues that influencing student choice needs a targeted approach In November, a Chartered ABS survey of UK business school Deans revealed that 40 per cent expected their…
Undoubtedly, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed all of our lives in ways that none of us could have imagined. The impacts of the pandemic on the various aspects of our personal and…
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the pivot to online learning for many business schools. Teaching staff have had to adapt almost instantaneously, a challenging undertaking under…
Chartered ABS held its 2020 Annual General Meeting on the evening of 7 December. The AGM is normally held during the Annual Conference in November and is a great opportunity for…
The impact of COVID-19 on universities, faculty, students, and administrators was rapid, unplanned, and extreme. In March, within the space of 1-2 weeks, or in the space of just…
In this blog Monomita Nandy explores how Higher Education Institutes can start rebuilding after COVID-19. “An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries…
The 2020 Annual General Meeting of the Chartered Association of Business Schools will be held on Monday 7 December 2020 at 16:45, online. Representatives of full member business…
Sally Everett explores equality in female business school leadership
We are pleased to announce four new Fellows of the Chartered Association of Business Schools. Professor Georgina Andrews, Professor Julia Clarke, Dr Andrew Glanfield, and Professor…
This year's survey looks at the impact of Covid on student recruitment and the year ahead.
A selection of short films showing how business schools are using public good to impact on society
Chartered ABS call for nominations to form Race Equality Working Group
Keith Pond describes the creation of a Virtual Community of Practice in his school.
Analysis of research income for the law field.
'The Future of Teaching' explores the impact on educators and students of online teaching and the future direction of teaching in higher education. Particular attention is paid…
'Supporting Disadvantaged Students and Tackling Race Inequality' explores the challenges of delivering meaningful Equality, Diversity and Inclusion practices to a wide spectrum…
'The Changing Nature of Business & Management Education' explores how business & management education across the globe is adapting to the new normal and how business…
The Chartered ABS has submitted a response to the ESRC consultation. Read it here.
The Chartered ABS has submitted a response to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) consultation on the UK’s Research & Development Roadmap.
We analyse HESA data on trends on student enrollment for business and management subjects.
Read our full analysis of the first HESA Graduate Outcomes Report
09/09/2020 Bloomberg have provided an update on training available for emergency access to their trading suites.
Read our full analysis of the 2020 NSS results for Law.
Alliance Manchester Business School will host a new institute funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to make the UK economy more productive. The new £32m…
Bloomberg have provided a further update on emergency access to their trading terminals.
Pearson share their latest advice for business schools looking to develop their online teaching.
A challenging business and economic landscape has brought a great deal of uncertainty to businesses across Northern Ireland. The past six months have been all about adjustment,…
Dr Mazia Yassim provides an exciting project update.
Inspera shares a case study with the University of Bath School of Management.
Find out more from McGraw-Hill Education.
A team of Chartered ABS Scholars share some preliminary findings.
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) are recruiting new Chairs, Academic and User members for the Grant Assessment Panels (GAP). Please find advertisements and links to…
We've launched a new programme in collaboration with BEIS to help small businesses.
Feed into our survey response by Monday 31 August
We split out and analyse the results for Business and Management studies in the 2019/20 NSS data.
Submit your nomination by 31 August 2020.
How can HEIs build a better institutional understanding of the needs of disadvantaged students?
Help us make the case for the future role of business and management research in the UK.
We've been lobbying Bloomberg on emergency access to their trading terminals for business schools.
How can we apply the vital role of personal tutoring to online spaces?
Professor Noel Dennis shares the five lessons management educators can learn.
Professor Edgar Meyer discusses the EDI aspects of the impacts of remote working.
The Government has released new guidance surrounding the Visa regime for international students.
We stand with our black colleagues, business school staff, and students.
Professor Palie Smart reflects on the implications of recent anti-racist activism for business school leaders.
How could coaching support your staff and students through radical change?
Business schools will need to collaborate more closely to thrive in the "new international".
Research by Henley Business School highlights the pandemics impact on academics' research and teaching.
As more and more Chinese students study internationally, business schools must look at how they enable graduates to obtain jobs in China. A decade or two ago, foreign graduates…
Is Covid-19 leading academic institutions into a new world of work? Will this global lockdown cause significant long-term disruptions to students’ learning and teaching and…
Business and management research funding rose to record levels for the second consecutive year.
A recent research paper has initiated a call to arms for the modelling and simulation community to deal with COVID-19. The paper, developed by an inter-disciplinary team of…
With an abundance of COVID-19 content hitting the presses, how can business schools stand out?
We respond to the Government's COVID-19 support measures for universities and business schools.
As the COVID-19 pandemic moves from weeks to months, the emergency services are coming under even more strain and pressure – whether they are operating in the police, fire…
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is inviting proposals for short-term projects addressing and mitigating the health, social, economic, cultural and environmental impacts of the…
We respond to the long-awaited outcome of the Athena SWAN review.
Professor Zahir Irani assesses the best and worst case outcomes for business schools after COVID-19.
Our Chair shares his advice for demonstrating effective leadership in a crisis.
Following an instruction from the Education Minister, the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education have reviewed the SLMDA standards and the Trailblazer Group have…
In light of recent global events due to COVID-19, you are likely to be moving to online delivery methods in the coming weeks and you may not know for how long. In this blog, we…
Professor Johan Roos calls for business academics to collaborate to combat the impact of COVID-19
Join Parliament's database of experts to help deal with the COVID-19 crisis.
Challenges lie ahead, but business schools are already adapting to the new situation under COVID19.
Stephen Ellis and Jakob Werdelin discuss how COVID-19 is shaking up business schools' strategic planning.
Apply to join the REF 2021 sub-panel for Business and Management Studies.
Chartered ABS and SBC response to COVID-19 We know that you are all incredibly busy organising to work from home, quickly developing online delivery of programmes, providing…
Throughout my career in higher education I have been fascinated by the inventive, creative, playful ways in which teachers seek to engage students. My explorations have led to a…
Contacting the Chartered ABS during this time
Newcastle Business School share how they have adapted to the development needs of Gen Z students.
How can freehand drawing encourage visual literacy skills in business students?
Social interaction is the lifeblood of our society and the cornerstone of our education system. However, the Covid-19 pandemic presents a unique threat to our ability to cultivate…
Providing effective feedback to students is an important and challenging aspect of the teaching and learning process, especially when dealing with a large cohort. One programme…
The Chartered Association of Business Schools (Chartered ABS) and ITN Productions Industry News are co-producing a news-style programme, Business Schools for Good, which will…
We analyse HESA 2018-19 data on business school staff salaries by ethnicity and gender.
In business schools there are always new roles and responsibilities for staff, and one of the key areas is that of the internationalisation agenda. Whether staff are experienced or…
Apply to join by Monday 20 April
Scientific research is high on the agenda of the new Government. Rumours abound of a planned shake-up of research funding, the possible introduction of a new funding body, and even…
Apply by 9 March 2020 to help steer our work supporting executive education providers.
There has been a lot of talk about apprenticeships and what has gone wrong with them. Inherent in many of these arguments are misunderstandings, misinterpretations and myths. What…
Our analysis of the newly released HESA student enrolment dataset for 2018/19 highlights the latest trends in enrolments for Business & Administrative Studies courses.
The Chartered ABS has responded to a consultation by Universities UK, GuildHE and the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
Newcastle University Business School share how their students have been adding value to local businesses.
The Chartered ABS have joined leading industry bodies in calling for a fair immigration system that supports the UK economy
The CMBE has won the Association Awards' ‘Best Professional Development Initiative 2019'.
Apply by Friday 7 February 2020.
The Professional Managers’ Committee met on 4 October, our first meeting of the new academic year. On this occasion we were very pleased to welcome four new members to the…
The Chartered ABS is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Robert MacIntosh as its new Chair.
Academics could help vulnerable students by focusing on valuable relationship-building.
Teams of MSc students use their business skills for a good cause.
We are pleased to welcome Professor Kamil Omoteso and Professor Stewart Robinson to Council.
The school was recognised for it's work in reducing the BAME student attainment gap.
Dr Adam Frost details the benefits and limitations he's found in using online tools to facilitate student group work.
Encouraging students to become reflective practitioners is difficult. Should we be providing space for them to voice their frustrations about the feedback process?
At least 1 in 3 business and management academics in the UK are of international origin, and it's important to have an immigration system that enables this flow of skills and…
Having a mixed cohort isn't enough to bring out the benefits of intercultural competencies in students. Developing these skills requires a direct and coordinated approach from…
Is the way business educators think about groupwork assessment still fit for purpose?
Submit a business innovation case study to be part of the CBI's new report showcasing research and innovation success stories.
Submit your nomination for our Research Committee by Monday 23 December
Students are expressing dissatisfaction with feedback in higher education (Boud & Molloy, 2013). This can be seen in the results of the U.K. National Student Survey (NSS) in…
Congratulations to our five worthy 2019 Fellows.
The 2019 Chartered ABS Annual Membership Survey finds that UK business schools are performing strongly and are focused on growth despite the continued uncertainty from Brexit and a…
Track the student reflection journey to engagement in meaningful, specific, and personal feedback.
Professor Julia Clarke will be shortly starting a new role at the University of Wolverhampton.
This first-of-a-kind report provides detailed insights into postgraduate provision within the fields of Business and Management, and reveals significant changes at both subject and…
The 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Chartered Association of Business Schools will be held on Monday 4 November 2019 at 17:20 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge,…
How can we make sure our degree programmes bring out the full potential of our international students?
Dr Emma Thirkell a novel yet impactful initiative to merge study of HR and hands-on assessment.
Schools are encouraged to submit evidence to the latest MAC enquiry by 5 November
Schools with international development expertise are encouraged to apply for this competitive, Government-backed project.
How can the character, skills, and knowledge needed to make graduates "work-ready" be incorporated into your curriculum?
We welcome the Government's decision to reinstate a favourable visa regime that recognises the value of international students to the UK.
Anne Kiem has been appointed to policy councils in both the British Academy and Policy Connect.
Apply by 01 October 2019 to be part of the scheme
Publishers have until Friday 27 September 2019 to submit new journals to be considered for the AJG.
A case study in putting students' individual needs at the heart of the learning process.
For the last three years we have adopted a new feedback practice to one of the two summative assessments of a level 5 core module of the BSc Economics programme at our institution.…
How can stress be taken out of assessment without compromising academic standards?
What is the ideal combination of blended, active, and collaborative learning for your classroom?
Find out more about this creative, colour-coded pedagogical technique, first presented at LTSE 2019.
Find out how a European business school changed their exam delivery through a digital partnership
Advice from the British Council's Education Service sheds light on maintaining partnerships in China.
The University of Bristol has appointed Professor Palie Smart as Head of the School of Management, ahead of its formal launch in 2020.
Updates on PMAC 2020, opportunities for Professional Services colleagues, and more.
There are already CMBEs in nearly half of the UK’s business schools.
National Student Survey 2019: Results for Law The results from the 2019 National Student Survey were released to the general public on 3 July 2019.…
Fintech, Blockchain & Artificial Intelligence Training Trade Mission 18-20 November 2019 Introducing British professional training providers in Fintech, Blockchain and AI to…
One of our teams of 2018 Chartered ABS Scholars shares an update on their insightful - and playful - work to promote EDI.
If digitisation presents such a wealth of opportunities, why are business schools finding it so difficult to adapt?
Technology is increasingly common in business school learning and teaching, but how can you ensure you're realising it's full potential?
What if we focused student development on their post-graduate ambitions?
Dr Liz Warren and Dr Dawn Reilly share a cutting-edge method for addressing the attainment gap.
The deadline for this opportunity is Monday 12 August
The CBI are keen to support the calls for international students to be able to stay in the UK and work for a longer period after their study, which aligns with the Chartered ABS's…
Using a formal ranking system could help business schools identify gender gaps in academic publication.
National Student Survey 2019: Results for Business & Management studies The results from the 2019 National Student Survey were released to the…
2019 nominations for Chartered ABS Fellows are now open.
We are delighted to welcome two new members to the Chartered ABS Council
Anne Kiem, Chief Executive of the Chartered ABS and Executive Director of the Small Business Charter, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to small…
We respond to recent policy developments in Westminster and beyond, including the Augar Review.
At Cardiff University we have a framework called the Cardiff Professional. This framework details competences and behaviours for all professional services staff at Cardiff…
Professor Sally Everett presents the powerful calls to action from our latest Diversity Workshop
Due to popular demand, and for the first time, we are publishing our analysis of the data on research income for Law schools.
Our members discuss the benefits of sharing the impact of their research with wider society.
Find out how you can become a CMBE.
The University of Bristol’s new School of Management has become the first UK business school to declare a climate emergency.
We are looking for applications to join our latest taskforce.
We break down the latest HESA data on Business and Management Research Funding
The Times Higher Awards are now accepting submissions for their 2019 shortlist.
The Case Centre provides some helpful advice for writing engaging business cases for the classroom.
This resource has been compiled by the Chartered ABS Learning, Teaching & Student Experience Committee to provide guidance for those looking for sources of funding for learning…
The Chartered ABS invites applications to join the inaugural Professional Standards Board of the Certified Management & Business Educator scheme. The CMBE Professional…
In our new report published in partnership with CarringtonCrisp, we examine the changing landscape of business education provision.
We believe the KEF has potential as a useful tool for promoting collaborative engagement, but that several concerns must first be addressed.
An update on our commitment to ethical journal practices.
Bold steps: report from the February meeting of the Professional Managers’ Committee The Committee met on Friday 8th February, the perfect time…
We believe that the core metrics of the TEF are not currently appropriate for assessing teaching quality in business schools.
Student enrolment in business courses continues to grow, but is still below its peak in 2011/12. There are, however, several positive trends.
Chartered ABS members Lancaster University Management School begin work on a bold new expansion.
Our guidance on articulating your role as professional manager to suit your business school context.
Independent Review of TEF 2019 - members' views sought The Chartered ABS will be responding to the independent review of the Teaching Excellence…
Have your say in the 2019 KEF consultation.
Find out LIBF's focus on the student experience helped them leap up to 2nd in the NSS rankings.
We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2019 Chartered ABS Scholarships. These Chartered ABS Scholars have proposed compelling research projects which will support business…
Progress towards developing a CPD scheme for business and management educators continues at an excellent pace.
Our latest report, “The Path to Becoming a Vice-Chancellor”, offers advice for business school deans aspiring to Vice-Chancellorship
The ESRC is recruiting members to join their Strategic Advisory Network (SAN).
The Government's White Paper is encouraging, but doesn't go far enough.
Kent Business School has become the latest business school to be awarded the Small Business Charter. This national accolade is in recognition of the business school’s expanding…
Chartered ABS member school ESCP Europe are honoured at the 2018 Times Higher awards.
We present the case for a competitive and accessible post-study visa regime for international students.
We respond to the published draft assessment criteria and guidelines for making submissions to Ref 2021
Tender open for evidence-based research on the future of accounting AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) is the UK’s leading qualification…
New faces and big plans - Report from the October meeting of the Professional Managers Committee The Professional Managers Committee met on 12th…
Call for nominations: Chartered ABS Learning, Teaching, and Student Experience Committee The Chartered Association of Business Schools is calling…
It is our pleasure to announce Professor Julia Clarke as the new Chair of the Chartered ABS, as well new appointments to other positions and the Chartered ABS Council.
We are delighted to announce five recipients of Chartered ABS fellowships in recognition of their outstanding work supporting UK business schools.
A showcase of the incredible work of UK business schools.
Business schools are building partnerships across Europe and globally as access to EU research funding and academic staff decreases.
Our analysis of the variety of structures, strategies and business models adopted by UK business schools.
Our views on the balance and effectiveness of research and innovation spending.
Business schools need to raise awareness about what they do, how they add value and how they could do more to help deal with the UK’s current challenges.
Examples and ideas from business schools providing executive education programmes.
Notice of the Chartered ABS Annual General Meeting – Monday 5 November 2018 at 17:30 The 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Chartered Association…
Wither research integrity? Framing the issues Professor Denis Fischbacher-Smith, University of Glasgow Most academic visitors to the Chartered ABS…
The latest government policies and what they mean for business schools It may have been the summer recess in Westminster, but it certainly didn’t stop a plethora of…
Learning and “leanness” in the information age I delivered my first lecture in 1979. Aged 27, I was beset with a mixture of genuine passion for the topic and unbridled dread…
We analyse the results for graduates in Business & Administrative studies from HESA’s annual Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.
Developing students’ soft skills through business competitions One consequence of a ‘monetised’ higher education system is that students expect value for money and a…
We share the key findings from the NSS results for Business & Management and incorporate the results into a single spreadsheet which can be filtered by institution and question.
LinkedIn: Maximising the relationship between business schools and their final year students In an environment where prospective students’ decisions about their education are…
We are inviting nominations to join a Working Group supporting the development of a CPD scheme for business school teaching staff.
The University of Bath has received planning permission for a new home on the Claverton campus for its globally respected School of Management.
The Chartered ABS responds to inquiry into the quality of apprenticeships and skills training The Chartered ABS has responded to the Education Committee’s inquiry into the…
All these challenges represent great pressure to encourage us to think about the process of greening accounting and finance curricula.
Business Productivity Review: Chartered ABS responds The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has asked for evidence on the firm-level interventions that…
Professor Zahir Irani, Executive Dean, University of Bradford explains how a reinvented form of the MBA may well hold the key to its survival.
Read the full response to the proposed guidance on the regulation of end-point assessments.
The taskforce investigate the impact of UK business schools in delivering their international objectives and how this influences both domestic and international prosperity.
An analysis on the current and planned provision of degree apprenticeships within the sector.
Our responses to subject-level TEF, the BEIS select committee, and the latest on apprenticeships
Henley has designed a programme which successfully addresses the complexities of working with a unique client.
Open call for Chartered ABS Scholarships Please note: This call for submissions is now closed. We will put out a new alert as and when submissions reopen in future. If you have any…
Open call for Nominations for Chartered ABS Fellows The Chartered ABS would like to recognise senior academic and industrial leaders who have made and continue to make a…
The Chartered ABS has published its response to the subject-level TEF consultation. We recognise that subject-level TEF has the potential to generate valuable data that could be…
The Professional Managers' Committee met on April 20th, our second meeting of the year. We can say with confidence and pride that our key projects are gaining momentum and we look…
The Chartered Association of Business Schools is calling for new members for our Research Committee. The role of the Research Committee is to provide guidance and assist the…
The Chartered Association of Business Schools is calling for new members for our Professional Managers' Committee. The Professional Managers Committee consists of leading managers…
A list of useful publications and websites to support members in the delivery of Degree Apprenticeships.
If we looked for visible signs of commitment to diversity in the content of business and management school degrees on your website, would it be easily found?
In practice, for many in professional service roles there are few ways to demonstrate clear linkages between goals for the year. This case study provides a solution.
The professional management matrix has helped to drive a cultural and efficiency change across our faculty of business.
This useful tool for guiding staff development has found great success.
A case study on why Saïd Business School won Business School of the Year at the THE Awards
Are you thinking of applying for Business School of the Year? Anne Kiem, Chartered ABS CEO, sits on the THE Awards judging panel and shares her advice.
UK funding for business and management research in decline whilst funding from EU sources increase
Michelle Ovens appointed to drive awareness of business school support for SMEs
Can a Digital One Minute Paper help support teaching, especially in large multi-national classes?
The guide to business and management journals is available now.
Published every three years, this edition of the AJG will see a number of new journals enter the list.
We have asked that HEFCE reconsiders both the purpose of the OSCR and the methodology it is derived from.
Employers want all higher education students to enter work with practical management and leadership skills – not just those graduating with business and management degrees.
Our response to the Knowledge Exchange Framework
A news and current affairs-style programme exploring how business schools create a positive impact.
Reflecting on recent blog posts on this website it is clear that one of the fundamental roles of business schools is to ensure our graduates transition successfully into meaningful…
The Chartered Association of Business Schools is calling for new members to join our Executive Education Committee and our Diversity Committee. Executive Education Committee The…
The Home Office recently tasked the MAC (Migration Advisory Committee) with collecting evidence on the wider impact of international students. The Chartered ABS has been one of the…
The first meeting of 2018 for the Professional Managers Committee let us take stock of the successes of the previous year and look to the future, with a wealth of reports to…
Applications are invited from potential students for a funding award contributing towards a collaborative PhD or D.Prof (full-time or part-time study; by thesis or by publications)…
Challenging existing notions of executive education by developing active citizenship among young people - a case study from Aston Business School
We have been invited to contribute to the HEFCE call for evidence on what should and shouldn't be included in the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) metrics. This is the…
In the same week that Chartered ABS launched their report on the 'Impact of Executive Education', LinkedIn launched 39 new skills development courses. These courses are now part…
International business expert and Henley Business School academic, Professor Rajneesh Narula, has been appointed an Honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British…
How can business schools help prevent gender stereotypes hindering the progress of the future business leaders they teach?
The flipped classroom is now synonymous in discussions and presentations concerning new ways of teaching. It struck me that the presentations we deliver focus on the practical, on…
Our commitment to principles on diversity, equality and inclusion
Our study explores how impact is measured and provides insights into factors driving change in executive education.
Since the last newsletter we have had confirmation that REF2021 will see all staff with “significant responsibility” for research will need to be submitted. What constitutes…
“The future of business schools is tied up with their future legitimacy.”
“A refocus of research on business practice could prove to be the saviour of both business schools and their parent universities.”
“business schools have a role to play as brokers across the many divides that separate people today”
Just over a year ago I wrote a similar thought piece stating that it was imperative universities ensure undergraduate and post graduate accountancy students have strong IT skills…
The Chartered ABS Annual Conference 2017 was the largest to date, and with over 250 delegates it was a fitting way to mark the 25th anniversary of the Association. With Keynote…
How can business schools boost regional economic productivity?
A personal perspective on what business schools can do to prepare future leaders
"To produce responsible, authentic leaders, business schools need to develop more holistic management education models"
How can business schools have a greater impact on regional economies through research and better engagement?
Read the results of the 2017 survey of business schools
Eleven thought-provoking articles on the future of business schools
Edge Hill University Business School proudly launched its new Professional Doctorate in Emergency Services Management programme in July 2017 at an event attended by senior…
The second annual responsible business and management writing competition The UKI PRME Regional Chapter and Oxford Brookes University seek through this competition to promote…
The first meeting of the new academic year for the Professional Managers Committee on Friday 13th October was a great opportunity for us to begin to build momentum behind our…
Women’s underrepresentation in leadership positions is a widespread phenomenon and attributed to a number of factors. Business schools are no exception to this challenge and are…
The Chartered Association of Business Schools is calling for new members to join our International Committee. The International Committee tackles the biggest current and emerging…
I attended the Conservative Party Conference and notice the increased talk about the Industrial Strategy White Paper, which it seems will be published soon. There will be a…
We are delighted to publish Pathways to Success – our analysis of the variety of structures, strategies and business models adopted by UK business schools. The survey data,…
Homogenisation vs. Innovation in employability A range of graduate employability interventions exist across the UK Higher Education (HE) sector, involving experiential learning,…
Advances in technology have wrought many changes to education - and especially higher education - over the past two decades, with the internet blasting access to information far…
Nominations are sought from Chartered ABS voting representatives who are interested in serving as members of the Council, and therefore trustees of the Chartered charity, for a…
The Chartered ABS has been contacted by HEFCE regarding the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. The REF will be undertaken through a process of peer review by expert panels,…
The Council of the Chartered ABS has suggested an Apprenticeships Working Group be formed to help inform members of what is happening with apprenticeships, to engage with…
It has been an eventful summer in terms of HE policy, as well as the sometimes very personal attacks launched by Lord Adonis. It is difficult to choose which will have the most…
A number of new appointments have been made in business school leadership positions towards the end of the last academic year, and as we enter the new year. We are aware of the…
Our analysis of the results of the 2017 National Student Survey.
Dr Andrew Glanfield explores the concept of the Specilaist Generalist which is gaining traction amongst college and central professional services audiences at Cardiff Business…
Seasoned business professionals are sought after for their insight on the past, present, and future. From their strong grasp of business fundamentals to their extensive leadership…
Pearson is conducting research with Swansea University and University of Sheffield to understand the impact of providing core learning content in new ways, motivating and engaging…
We would like to invite nominations from academics in SBC award holding schools who are interested in serving as members of the Management Board for a period of three years,…
Find out more about Live Projects at the University of Bedfordshire Business School and how getting students involved in such campaigns has been a huge success. It has also been a…
Summer holiday clashes resulted in a depleted attendance at the Professional Managers Committee meeting on 14 July, but that didn’t stop us from having excellent discussions and…
Martin Pearson, Research Manager at Chartered ABS reports on the recent Wonkhe conference on the TEF, focusing on the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) data presented by WonkHE…
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has recognised the ground-breaking impact of a leading Birmingham Business School project, by awarding the co-directors an award as…
Employability of business undergraduates is above the average for university graduates and a business degree comes with a higher than average earning potential for a graduate…
Professor Irani argues that business schools have an essential role to play in helping employers get to a stage where diversity is no longer such a thorny problem, tainted by…
We are calling for new members to join our Professional Managers' Committee. The Professional Managers' Committee consists of leading managers in a senior role in business schools.…
Mark CusIter provides some key themes as a reminder on how business schools can thrive in the increasingly complex, turbulent and competitive environment that they operate.
Taking a ‘business first’ approach by offering small businesses quick and easy access to the latest business advice written by experts in business schools, the new website…
The Professional Managers Committee met on Friday 26th May for their penultimate meeting of the year. We were fortunate to have Professor Simon Collinson who is the Chair of the…
A closer look at degree apprenticeships in light of the Apprenticeships Levy and what it could mean for employers.
Bob Doherty explains how the IKnowFood project takes an interdisciplinary multi-stakeholder approach to develop a unifying understanding of ‘food system resilience’ through the…
Cardiff School of Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University has been awarded the Small Business Charter in recognition of their extensive work to support small businesses.
Birmingham City Business School and Dublin City University Business School have been granted the Small Business Charter award.
We highlight our members’ key areas of concern which should be priorities for the new government and the universities Minister.
Entries are now open. Deadline: Wednesday 28 June
Read about previous winners of the Times Higher Education Business School of the Year award which recognises outstanding overall performance in business schools both within…
Participate in this study of Business School engagement with impact via the survey for Associate Deans and Directors of Research.
Businesses paying the new Apprenticeships Levy can see that the best way to take advantage is by getting more experienced managers to take on apprenticeships themselves,…
How can academics prepare students for a different world of work, with different career journeys? Jane Partridge argues that an active blended learning approach is required.
How business schools can engage with alumni to get the best value from that engagement for both school and alumnus.
Editors of the International Journal of Management Education (IJME) Special Issue, which explores the reasons influencing a student’s decision to engage in university level study…
Professor Julian Gould-Williams explores the four ways in which managers can reinforce a sense of value and appreciation amongst professional services staff.
What can we do to foster employability and to develop the creative skills that are currently in decline and how can we assess students in ways that test this?
According to Professor Irani, in terms of day-to-day practice the pull towards vocational education means the pressure is on for academics to be more like facilitators rather than…
Find out how Bedfordshire Business School's innovative unit entitled ‘The Future You’ helps students become effective practitioners in the workplace.
Professor Sharon Mavin joins as the new director of its Business School.
The Minister's first meeting with business school deans.
Our latest analysis of research income for Business & Management research.
Do the flipped instructional model and team-based learning (TBL) approaches make sense in the Asian classroom setting? Are there cultural factors that need to be addressed for its…
Dr Alexander Kofinas explores the benefits of cross-year business projects on student learning and experience.
Students from the Netherlands recently visited Alliance Manchester Business School - what do they think about the UK's decision to leave the EU?
The new format of the PMAC conference was discussed in this meeting. Find out more here.
In the light of Brexit, business schools can contribute much in terms of perspectives on new markets, on new relationships with existing trading blocs and on the relationship…
University leaders should be reading between the lines to realise the wider potential of the Strategy
Kate Pascoe on the changes in the approach to teaching Business Entrepreneurship as students become more engaged in the entrepreneurial process.
Aaron Porter provides fresh analysis of student recruitment data and the emerging markets.
Seven new members join the Chartered ABS Executive Education Committee.
The latest developments in the Chartered ABS Professional Managers' Committee.
Hema Tank explains why LIBF are living proof that alternative providers can offer high quality education and a valuable student experience.
Martin Binks argues that business schools have a duty to train would-be leaders not to act in haste – to appreciate that, though it can be useful and is frequently hailed as a…
Find out the latest on the Chartered ABS Learning, Teaching & Student Experience Committee.
Hugh Davenport on the crucial distinction between leadership and management.
Anne Kiem gives an update on the latest in Government Policy and relevant activities here at the Chartered ABS.
The CIPD is currently commissioning three separate but complementary research studies. Deadline: 20 February
Professor George Yip on all you need to know about advisory boards and how to really make the most of them.
Annette Cast joins UEL's Royal Docks School of Business and Law in April as the new Dean.
A new Growth Hub in Cirencester will strengthen the Gloucestershire business community by providing innovative business support.
The Education and Training Foundation are seeking an established provider of training and development for senior finance managers, with a national reputation for excellence.
The Education and Training Foundation are seeking an established provider of senior executive training, with a national reputation for excellence, to co-design, develop and deliver…
Professor Zahir Irani explains why he thinks alumni and lifelong learning should be the crux of this new world and why it’s time to recognise the long-term value of alumni and…
Should Careers teams be encouraged to make the shift from being ‘remedial’ advice providers to leaders in people development and career change? After all, isn’t this the nub…
The Leadership Foundation has opened invitations to tender for a new project, 'Transformational change in higher education' comprising a series of case studies generated through…
Our report, based on DfE and HESA data, on how Business and Administrative studies students fare after graduation draws promising conclusions in regards to their employment…
The contribution of professional services staff to student performance outcomes is often underestimated. Professor Julian Gould-Williams explores how to address this.
Professor George Yip, talking from personal experience, shares his insights on strategy for change which emphasises action and political support rather than seeking consensus.
An overview of our highly productive Professional Managers' Annual Conference, in which discussions focused on the impact of change and reorganisation, centralisation, leadership…
The basket of metrics that researchers and their evaluators expect to use is becoming larger and more varied. Can you help Scopus by defining new metrics through this survey?
Professor Martin Binks explores the rapidly changing face of leadership and explains why teaching it is not just about getting people through their exams.
The university was announced Best Newcomer for a small institution and winner of the Enterprise and Entrepreneurship category at the awards ceremony held on 10 November 2016.
The Education and Training Foundation are seeking an established provider of senior executive training to define the requirement for a developmental programme for “top leaders”…
Mark Gatenby on why 'disciplinarity' has reached its limit and how to encourage a culture of 'post-disciplinarity' in business schools and universities instead.
An opportunity for a UK university to collaborate with a Chinese university in some key areas: big data, computer science, statistics, mathematics, economics or management.
Chartered ABS response to the Autumn Statement
Adrian Pryce on what business can do in its role as a good ‘corporate citizen’, by contributing to ‘blended solutions’ in which the public, private and third sectors work…
The ‘Perspectives On’ series has been developed as an online resource to promote dissemination and discussion of contemporary learning, teaching and student experience issues…
This professional development matrix has been created to support staff development and performance reviews within business schools, and the Professional Managers Steering Committee…
The guest editors of the Journal of Management Education Special Issue - Management Education in Turbulent Times - are seeking submissions across all of the Journal of Management…
Over the two days at our Annual Conference, delegates engaged in discussions on the impact of Brexit on business schools, the technicalities of the TEF and much more.
Insights into the trends and challenges within the UK business school sector
Sarah Lethbridge takes a closer look at the contribution that executive education brings in supporting the three key functions of business schools: Research, Teaching and…
Professor Matthew Humphreys shares his thoughts on the recent Brexit rulings in the High Court.
An organisation theorist by background, Ansgar Richter steps in as Dean of Surrey Business School.
Professor Martin Binks on how business schools should adapt their, often, short-term approach in order to improve "learning velocity" and the student experience as well equip…
CIPD is exploring the perspective of institutional investors on human capital to provide the HR profession a voice on the topic of measuring and reporting human capital for…
Following the SFA's announcement about RoATP and the ITT, HEFCE have commissioned UVAC to deliver a range of support for the HE sector.
Ulster University Business School hosts the launch of the report in which it is featured as an exemplar of added value provided to the local economy with an annual economic impact…
“Will online learning replace the role of good faculty?” and “Isn’t online learning poor quality by its nature because it replaces a highly interactive classroom experience…
Find out about the student-centric approach at Cardiff that led to the creation of 'hubs' to provide timely and effective support.
We have secured 20 complimentary tickets to this event which is designed to provide businesses with the knowledge, expertise, advice and contacts to succeed overseas.
Following approval from the Privy Council, ifs University College has officially changed its name to The London Institute of Banking & Finance.
The RAU has been placed first out of all English universities for its decrease of carbon emissions.
A great opportunity for academics specialising in different areas of responsible management to contribute.
Former Nottingham Business School (NBS) students from the local, national and international business community have pledged their support for the next generation of young…
Mark Dawe, Chief Executive of AELP looks at the growing importance of degree apprenticeships
Chartered ABS report highlighting the far reaching contributions business schools make to local and regional economies.
Read our response to the SFA's proposal to replace the Register of Training Organisations (RoTO) with a Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP).
Adam Golberg, Research Manager, provides his key insights into Lord Stern's review of the REF.
The NSS results for 2016 showed that courses in business and administrative studies are highly regarded by the student body. We have provided a table of the results for business…
While recognising the impact of technology specifically on productivity, the CIPD is seeking to gain a better understanding of how technology is contributing to the evolution of…
Essex Business School's MSc Human Resource Management course gains accreditation from CIPD - the professional body for HR and people development.
KPMG and The Open University (OU) are joining forces to launch an apprenticeship service that enables employers to identify and fulfil their future training needs, following the…
NBS receives accreditation for the quality of its business and management courses from AACSB
The Government has published details of the Apprenticeship levy and initial funding proposals.
Paul Caulfield on the importance of computer literacy and the integration of relevant software in accountancy courses.
Chartered ABS response to the consultation on the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.
Chartered ABS response to the consultation on teaching funding to support widening access and successful student outcomes.
Dean of Nottingham Business School on student personalisation.
The impact of Brexit on the Supply Chain Management sector
Following a consultation with our members, we have submitted a formal response to the Teaching Excellence Framework Technical Consultation. You can download our response here. We…
Can business schools truly be distinctive?
Leeds Business School (LBS) has received the Small Business Charter award in recognition of its engagement and activity to support SMEs, and their strong ties and rewarding links…
24 June, 2016 In light of the EU referendum result we will watch with interest the impact on areas of concern for our member business schools. We will lobby government to ensure…
A review of learners' preferences and expectations of online courses.
The Academic Journal Guide 2015 has been re-issued in an online interactive format. The new format provides users with the ability to sort fields and offers a much improved search…
Dr. Alexander Kofinas explores how educational gamification and the narrative approach to assessment, results in a successful learning experience.
Harriet Richmond looks at the appropriateness of key metrics that will underpin the assessment of teaching quality under the proposed TEF.
What intellectual role can business schools play in making degree apprenticeships work for students, employers and the country?
Over the past couple of months deans from SBC awarding holding schools were invited to discuss their thoughts and gain input into the future direction of the Small Business…
Dr Alison Pearce on the rise of the strategic entrepreneur.
Research findings have shown that business school leaders could do more to support their staff to fully integrate sustainability into the curriculum and culture of their…
In response to the Government's Higher Education White Paper, published today, Anne Kiem, Chief Executive of the Chartered Association of Business Schools said: "We support the…
Entries for the Times Higher Education Business School of the Year Award are now open. Click here to enter now. Deadline: Wednesday 29th June. This award acknowledges outstanding…
As one of their key strategic aims, the Professional Managers’ Steering Committee (PMSC) has committed to producing new learning and development opportunities for professional…
With India set to become the 7th largest economy in the world, Kevin McCole, UKIBC discusses the approach that UK business schools can take to engage further with India.
We are inviting editors of Journals and Scholarly Associations to apply to have their journals considered for inclusion in the Academic Journal Guide 2018. This application…
Nigel Adams explains how Buckingham Business School encourages students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
Dr Suzy Jagger explores the impact of rules-based and values-based pedagogic approaches to business ethics.
School of Business, London South Bank University (LSBU) has been awarded a Bronze Small Business Charter award in recognition of its commitment to supporting SMEs, including their…
Dr. Michael Reynolds looks at how technology can be best used in the classroom.
The Chartered ABS joined UKTI on a mission to China to explore the opportunities for executive education.
Following a consultation with our members, we have submitted a formal response to Lord Stern's review of the Research Excellence Framework. You can download our response here. In…
The power that today’s technology brings is creating a new wave of possibilities and opening many avenues for improving the student experience and making it more personalised.
Dr. Sue Daley-Yates argues that international students can be better supported if universities offer an organised proofreading service.
Dr Monika Foster on the enriching experience of student mobility
The Chartered ABS has today published a new report which reveals the impact the Government’s student visa policy is having on universities and the economy. The report focuses on…
The Stern Review and international student visas...
The Small Business Charter (SBC) Management Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Stuart Miller, entrepreneur and small business evangelist, as its new Chair. Stuart…
Chartered ABS are looking for new members to join the Research Steering Committee, especially from the post-92 business schools. We are also looking for nominees for the posts of…
Strathclyde Business School has been awarded a gold Small Business Charter award in recognition of its commitment to supporting SMEs, including the significant impact of its Growth…
Martin Binks reflects on the importance of experience as a focus in the business curriculum.
Diversity on campus is about ‘inclusion’ not 'numbers of people’.
Dr. Rob Baker on using theatrical devices to engage students and the impact of performance based teaching on student motivation.
It has been a busy start to the year with the submission deadline for the Green paper responses and the opening of consultation on the REF, otherwise known as the Stern Review. I…
Open data pioneer launches first zero-carbon business school building in UK The Chief Executive of the Open Data Institute Gavin Starks helped launch the new landmark home…
The education team at UKTI has identified a range of commercial opportunities internationally across a range of education sectors and are looking for UK organisations who may be…
A guest blog from Paul Gentle, the Leadership Foundation...
Following a consultation with our members, we have submitted a formal response to BIS as part of the consultation process on the Government's Higher Education Green Paper -…
The website now receives an average of 175,000 page views every month...
The Small Business Charter, an award bringing together world-class business schools and SME communities across the UK, is pleased to announce that University College London (UCL)…
Up to 400 staff and students from Nottingham Business School (NBS), Nottingham Trent University, pulled together to solve 40 real business problems at its Thinkubator Challenge…
Chartered Association of Business Schools today publishes the results of its 2015 Annual Membership Survey.
Martin Binks reflects on his five-year stint as Dean of Nottingham University Business School and what business schools can do to keep up with changing times.
The Chartered Association of Business Schools has responded to the Chancellor's Spending Review and Autumn Statement. Professor Simon Collinson, Chair of the…
The University of Essex has appointed Nigel Pye as MBA Director and Professor of Business and Management at Essex Business School
The University of Leeds has won The Duke of York Award for University Entrepreneurship.
The government is guilty of “utter folly” by including international students in net migration targets according to the chair of the Business, Innovation and Skills Select…
The Chartered Association of Business Schools has responded to Sir Paul Nurse’s ‘Review of the UK Research Councils’.
The Chartered Association of Business Schools is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Simon Collinson as its new Chair.
Participants for the Chartered ABS Annual Conference 2015 heard from a range of speakers under the theme of Delivering Value, Driving Growth.
200 business school leaders discussed the Government's proposals at the Chartered Association of Business Schools' annual conference, in Manchester.
The Chartered Association of Business Schools, the voice of the UK’s business and management education sector, has provided an initial response to the Higher education green…
Anne Kiem provides some reflections on the eve of a new Chartered ABS Conference.
With a backdrop of concern about immigration and Theresa May’s recent hard hitting party conference speech Jamie Laird, Head of Market Intelligence at Hobsons examines how…
Business Schools have a duty to create robust and effective leadership programmes at the undergraduate level, as demonstrated by the LaunchPad programme.
In an ever-changing and global marketplace, it could be argued that the role of business schools is no longer to train graduates for specific roles.
Dr Spinder Dhaliwal gives details of her experience with the Deans and Directors’ Programme (3DP).
Warwick Business School has unveiled a new Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree designed for senior executives and potential future leaders.
The Chartered Association of Business Schools and Chartered Management Institute hosted a fringe meeting at the Conservative conference which discussed how employers and higher…
Ian Hamley of Birmingham Business School provides a glance into the week of an Operations Manager.
Anne Kiem provides some insights into our sessions at the 2015 party conferences and future activities from the organisation.
The Chartered Association of Business Schools are encouraging members to participate in a Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) survey aiming to understand the experiences…
Warwick Business School's Prof. Keith Glaister explores how business schools can address the UKs productivity crisis.
The University of Bath is to provide advanced leadership training to senior South African Higher Education professionals in a ground-breaking new partnership with the South African…
Martin Parker of University of Leicester School of Management gives his perspective on an alternative style of business education.
Nationwide campaign launched to curb 44% failure rate of UK start-ups and boost growth of SMEs
Ann Francke shares her experiences on working within advisory boards and why they are advantageous for business schools.
As part of our partnership with Instructure, we will be using the Canvas virtual learning environment to support the delivery of our development programmes
A Chartered ABS review of the recent report on business-university research collaborations
There have been a number of senior appointments within business schools over the last few months.
The Chartered ABS spreadsheet ranks the results of the recent National Student Survey.
Hull University Business School has joined forces with CIM (The Chartered Institute of Marketing) to give students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through CIM…
Anne provides an overview on the latest developments with the Chartered ABS.
The Chartered ABS is looking to contribute more to the productivity debate with thought pieces from academics within our member business schools.
Dr Andy Earwaker discusses the realities of the professional managers role within business schools.
Dean Christoph Loch of Cambridge Judge Business School on the School’s 25th anniversary.
A new degree-level apprenticeship in management developed by a group of 40 employers and universities, headed by Serco, has been given the green light today by the Department of…
Dr Spinder Dhaliwal looks into the benefits of NED roles and why women should take advantage of such positions.
The Chartered Association of Business Schools (Chartered ABS) and AACSB International (AACSB) are delighted to announce that the first participants have successfully completed the…
Nottingham Business School (NBS) is expanding its Alumni Fellowship Scheme and inviting new members after a successful pilot year.
Six students from the Fashion Business School will be presented with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) London and South East Regional Boards Award.
Marie Clark from Hobsons provides some insights into the latest government proposals for international students.
Members of the Chartered ABS Learning, Teaching & Student Experience (LTSE) Committee have provided commentary to proposals for the Teaching Excellence Framework.
What are the best methods to support business to business school collaboration? David Williamson provides his views.
Several UK business schools have received Small Business Charter awards in recognition of their work to support small businesses.
Michael Hayman MBE and Nick Giles offer a unique perspective on leadership and entrepreneurism.
What do employers really want from business school graduates? Professor Zahir Irani of Brunel Business School examines current trends in this exclusive blog piece.
Chris Mabey from Middlesex Business School calls on business schools to be active and conscience stakeholders in society.
Dr Cathy Garner provides detailed insights into the best ways to utilise business school-to-business (BS2B) collaborations.
Dr David Russell has been appointed as the new Dean of the College of Business at the University of Derby.
94 programmes delivered in 31 countries have been awarded EPAS accreditation.
Recipients of start-up grants from an Investment Fund at Cambridge Judge Business School have collectively raised more than £5 million since the grants ranging from £3,000 to…
We take a look at the latest dean appointments across the sector.
Anne Kiem gives her views on the new government following the 2015 general election.
Academics from Ashridge Business School present findings which reveal that experiential learning, mimic the stress of leadership and better prepare managers for similar situations…
Melanie Currie has been appointed as Associate Dean of Nottingham Business School (NBS).
Dean of London Guidhall Faculty of Business & Law Stephen J. Perkins provides some key insights into transformational change within business schools.
Nottingham Business School celebrates the 15th anniversary of its degree programme which places students in companies full-time as part of their course.
Cultural Change writers Professor James McCalman and Dr David Potter discuss the importance of organizational culture in enhancing competitive advantage, its impact on managers and…
The employability of graduates has been a concern across the sector, and a subject of much debate, for a number of years. This piece looks at how work around employability can be…
Steve Pateman, Head of UK Banking at Santander UK visited the University of Hertfordshire to deliver a guest lecture on Issues and Challenges facing Aspiring Entrepreneurs.
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is thrilled to announce high employability figures across the board. Recent surveys of 2014 graduates have shown that 98.2% of…
We are delighted to announce that we have received our Royal Charter.
Our review from last week's LTSE conference in York.
Make a submission to CMI’s Management Articles of the Year competition.
Mike Cherry of FSB provides some analysis on employability.
James Newhall provides an update on general election trends.
Students studying for a business degree at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) will now receive a dual qualification from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Anne Kiem, Chief Executive of the Chartered Association of Business Schools provides some insights into our latest activities within this update.
As part of our lobbying for an incoming government we have put questions towards three political party spokespeople including David Hanson MP Shadow Minister for Immigration for…
As part of our lobbying for an incoming government to change current immigration legislation affecting international students, we have put questions towards James Brokenshire MP…
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Home Affairs, Justice & Equalities Julian Huppert MP talks to us about his partys' policies ahead of General Election 2015.
James Newhall provides an analysis on how the election could effect business schools.
Anne Kiem, Chief Executive of the Chartered Association of Business Schools, provides some insights in her latest monthly update As the saying goes, we live in interesting…
27 March 2015 Proposals to develop a new degree-level apprenticeship in Chartered Management, which will boost the number of professional managers and drive up business performance…
The London College of Fashion has launched its Fashion Business School.
We are delighted to publish ‘The Impact of Business School Research: Economic and Social Benefits’, which includes eleven case studies highlighting the far-reaching impact of…
Professors Mark Hart and Richard Thorpe are the first recipients of our Research Fellowship.
Places are filling up for the 2015 Bridge Programme – an intensive course designed to support the development of business school teaching staff who come from business executive…
We are delighted to once again co-host the Annual Joint Reception of International Business School Associations at ICAM, which takes place in Tampa, Florida this year. The…
A number of new appointments have been made in business school leadership positions during the first few months of 2015. Professor Toni Hilton has been made Dean of Glasgow School…
We are delighted to announce SERIOUS Marketing Communications as a corporate member. SERIOUS is an integrated marketing communications agency that has extensive experience…
We’re pleased to announce that the Academic Journal Guide 2015 has been published to provide a guide to the quality and range of over 1,400 international business and management…
Update on release of Academic Journal Guide.
It has been a busy start to the year and I have been out visiting as many people as possible to ensure we are keeping as up to date with our members and other organisations that…
Our CEO provides an update on our recent events and plans for future programmes.
In January 2015, the ABS held its inaugural Diversity Impact Working Group event, with the first event focusing on ‘Putting Gender on the Agenda’. The event was well attended…
We are delighted to announce that the Association of Business Schools’ Annual Conference will take place on 9-10 November 2015, in Manchester. We have secured our first keynote…
The Association of Business Schools' Academic Journal Guide 2015 will be published on 25th February 2015 at www.bizschooljournals.com. The Guide will be published online and free…
As we start the New Year we are looking forward to the completion of process leading to the Association of Business Schools gaining a Royal Charter and becoming the Chartered…
The Association of Business Schools is pleased to welcome Instructure, the provider of Canvas Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), as its newest Corporate Member. As part their…
The Association of Business Schools has secured its members a 30% discount to contribute to a Daily Telegraph and CityAM supplement series in 2015. The supplements will provide…
Anne Kiem delivers another round-up of our recent activities.
Prof. Robert MacIntosh et al provide an analysis on leadership in a low-authority environment.
Prof. Kimmo Alajoutsijärvi and Dr Kerttu Kettunen provide an international perspective as part of our Leadership compilation series.
Dr Patrick Cullen of AACSB International provides an international perspective on challenges facing leadership development.
Professor Sandy Pepper discusses the leadership styles in business schools and professional services firms.
After a strong performance by the UK’s business schools in the Research Excellence Framework, the Association of Business Schools has called on Government and funding councils to…
We provide some insight and analysis following the results of REF 2014.
Here are the results from the multiple choice survey.
Kai Peters of Ashridge shares his experience in leading a business school.
Professor Zahir Irani shares his experience of his time at Brunel University and working with the Cabinet Office.
Prof. Sharon Mavin and Dr Ceridwyn Bessant of Newcastle Business School write on leadership capability of first-line-manager-academics.
Prof. Nick Oliver et al discuss leadership in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
The Association of Business Schools is, for the first time, calling for proposals to carry out research or other report work that contributes to the work of the ABS. There are two…
Association of Business Schools welcome postgraduate loans announcement LONDON, December, 3, 2014 / -- The Association of Business Schools, the representative body for UK business…
Our Chief Executive gives her insight into her first month at the association.
The Middle East Student & Graduate Network is an information resource set up with support from bodies and ministries of higher education in the Middle East, designed to help…
ABS hosts biggest ever Annual Conference: our review plus links to videos Our annual conference welcomed 180 delegates over a two day period and offered attendees the opportunity…
Overview One of the frequently stated missions of business schools is to produce future leaders who make a difference in the world. Curiously, there are few studies of business…
Prof. Ken Starkey and Dr Christophe Lejeune give their view.
Our Deputy CEO provides some analysis of the current challenges to senior leadership at business schools.
Senior Management appointments and updates Professor Jane Harrington has been named as University of the of West England’s new Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Professor Harrington has…
Dr Giovanna Bono details the results on our leadership survey to deans.
Professor Graeme Currie looks at the implications of hybrid managers in business schools.
Introduction One of the frequently stated missions of business schools is to produce future leaders who make a difference in the world. Curiously, there are few studies of business…
The Small Business Charter has today launched the Government-backed Growth Voucher programme which will be delivered nationwide by a consortium of business schools to provide…
Insight into how business students choose their courses.
A number of new appointments have been made in business school leadership positions during the latter months of 2014. Professor Ruth Ashford has been appointed as the Executive…
The Association of Business Schools, alongside the Small Business Charter, hosted a series of fringe events during party conference season which debated a series of proposals to…
What are we looking for? As a Committee member you will be in a Senior Management role within your business school. Members should include those individuals in business schools who…
What are we looking for? As a Committee member you will be in a Senior Management role within your business school. Members should include those individuals in business schools who…
Business schools contribute £3.25billion to the UK economy. Their students represent 1 in 5 post graduates, and 1 in 7 under graduates, attending university. We know that business…
ABS Manifesto for Growth We want an incoming government to recognise business and management education and research in STEMM. Professor Angus Laing makes the case to widen…
ABS Manifesto for Growth 2014 We want an incoming government to Remove international students from net migration targets. Professor Nora Ann Colton explains why UK business…
ABS Manifesto for Growth We want an incoming government to include business schools in local growth policies and business support initiatives. Lord Young proposes how. Article…
We're delighted to announce the appointment of Anne Kiem as our new Chief Executive. Anne joins the Association from her position as the Chief Executive of the Institute of…
Dr Alex Wilson et al’s 10 year outlook on management education.
The Association of Business Schools, in partnership with the Small Business Charter and Federation of Small Businesses, is holding a series of roundtable discussions and debates at…
If there is one issue where the opinions of students, business schools and policymakers converge, that is the importance of integrating employability into the curriculum and the…
The Association of Business Schools are delighted to welcome Hobsons back as a corporate member. Hobsons are an education solutions company that supports institutions and their…
The Small Business Charter team have been welcoming their new members this summer and introducing them to Government initiatives that will see further funding come in to the…
The Shadow Universities Minister, Liam Byrne MP, will address the annual conference for leading figures in the UK’s business schools. We expect to hear his party’s plans and…
Business schools with a Small Business Charter award will now be able to offer a range Government initiatives to support small businesses. Small Business Charter schools have been…
Following Vince Cable’s speech in Cambridge on Where next for further and higher education? which highlighted a national high-level vocational skills gap, an initial Further…
While women in both academia and corporate environments enjoy relative equality compared to their historical counterparts, there is still a long way to go. AACSB international…
The annual CMI Management Articles of the Year Award entries are open – gain recognition for your research and win £1,000. The aim of this competition is to showcase research…
New report calls for every business graduate to undertake vital work experience as a core element of their course. Employers are seeking ‘business-ready’ graduates, but are not…
Lord Young – the Government’s Adviser on Enterprise – hosted a celebration ceremony at No.10 Downing Street to award 20 business schools the new Small Business Charter Award…
A number of new appointments have been made in business school leadership positions in the first half of 2014. Please find the list below: - Birmingham City Business…
The Association of Business Schools launched this May the National Advisory Board Network (NABN), a forum that brings together a cross section of business school Advisory Board…
From Monday 23rd June 2014 the Association of Business Schools will be taking up residence in the heart of the capital's business district. The new and improved offices will…
The Association of Business Schools has launched a new initiative that will promote greater engagement between businesses and business schools for the long-term development of…
ABS co-hosted a reception with the Australian Business Deans Council, the Canadian Federation of Business School Deans and the Emerald Group at the AACSB ICAM conference in…
The FNEGE day will take place on 22nd May at the Palais du Pharo, in Marseille. It will be a unique opportunity to bring together all the participants of the different events…
Dr. Paul Marshall will be leaving the ABS, where he is CEO, to take up a senior leadership role with Universities Partnership Programme (UPP). Julie Davies, presently Deputy CEO,…
Higher Education and Export In recognition to the £10 billion contribution of international students to the UK’s economy and the important role of HE, the government will triple…
The Association of Business Schools today welcomes the Government’s response to Sir Andrew Witty’s review into Universities and Growth. The review, which addressed how higher…
EFMD Global Focus, 2014 BUILDING BETTER BUSINESS SCHOOLS With business and management education coming under increasing scrutiny, Julie Davies (Deputy Chief Executive at the ABS)…
Professor Angus Laing, Chair of the ABS and Dean of Business and Economics at Loughborough University has today strongly welcomed the endorsement in the final report of the Witty…
The ABS has today launched its second policy report: Is It Possible to Balance Student Demands with Business Needs? As a result the Chair of the ABS, Professor Angus Laing, Dean of…
A team of experts are set to develop a charter to help incentivise business schools to help small firms to grow. A management board overseen by former BT Chief Executive Sir Peter…
The Association of Business Schools (ABS) and AACSB International (AACSB) are delighted to announce the launch of the AACSB-ABS Bridge Programme to be offered in the UK. Originated…
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The Association of Business Schools (ABS) recently held its first Irish Policy Network as part of a wider series, this event brought business schools and stakeholders from both the…
Update from our Scottish Committee At the last Scottish committee meeting it was agreed that engagement with the new ECU Gender Equality Charter Mark would be valuable for…
Lively policy roundtable discussions focusing on the following themes: Globalisation, The Challenge of Economic Regeneration, The Challenge of the Reformed Student Market Place and…
The Association of Business Schools (ABS) recently hosted a joint reception with the kind support of the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills to support the findings of…
The purpose of the ABS Taskforce is to provide evidence of how UK business schools are supporting the Government’s agenda in the BIS report Innovation and Research for Growth.…
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Professor Sally Everett shares her insights from the recent Deans' and Directors' Development Programme.
Our certificated CPD scheme has been given the green light for launch later this year.
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